Health

rewrite this title DIY kits could boost cervical-cancer checks by one million

Summarize this content to 1000 words 2 hours agoBy James Gallagher, @JamesTGallagher, Health and science correspondent, BBC NewsGetty ImagesThe cervix is the canal joining the vagina and the wombMore than one million extra women could have life-saving cervical-cancer checks if the NHS adopted do-it-yourself testing, researchers estimate.The team at King’s College London said the results of its self-testing trial were “fantastic” and “gave power to women”.The kits are like a Covid swab but
Entertainment

rewrite this title Trending Products, Top Sales to Shop

Summarize this content to 100 words If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Amazon‘s 10th Prime Day is finally here and it’s gearing up to be one of the retailer’s biggest deals events ever. Amazon kicked everything off last week with the help of Megan thee Stallion, who starred in a promo announcing the dates of
Politics

rewrite this title The Trump assassination attempt rattled the nation. Here's what we know about the investigation.

Summarize this content to 100 words It’s been over two days since a shooter climbed the roof of an industrial equipment building and fired a semi-automatic rifle at Donald Trump on a rally stage about 400 feet away, grazing the former president’s ear and shocking the nation. But the investigation into how such a security breach could happen, and the shooter’s motive, remain in their early stages. Immediately after Trump
Education

rewrite this title Wales education: Disabled children’s parents feel punished

Summarize this content to 1000 words 21 hours agoBy Aimee Thomas, BBC NewsBetsan Gower GallagherBetsan Gower Gallagher's twins Brielle and Bowann require one-to-one careMany children with disabilities or additional learning needs are being denied the right to an education, a report has found.The Senedd's children, young people and education committee found the education system in Wales is not doing enough to support their needs.One parent told BBC News she has faced an
Science/Nature

rewrite this title Environmental Factor – January 2022: Challenges facing Native Americans at NIH focus of diversity lecture

Summarize this content to 1000 words The NIEHS Diversity Speaker Series recognized Native American Heritage Month with a Nov. 30 webinar featuring Ashley Wells, principal strategist for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Special Emphasis Portfolio for Native Americans.Wells was the final speaker in the 2021 series, which was sponsored by the NIEHS Office of Science Education and Diversity. She leads one of seven portfolios designated by the NIH Office
UK News

rewrite this title Government launches ‘root and branch’ defence review

Summarize this content to 1000 words 1 hour agoBy Frank Gardner, BBC Security CorrespondentGetty ImagesPrime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a “root and branch review” of the armed forces to help prepare the UK for “a more dangerous and volatile world”.The strategic defence review will consider the current state of the armed forces, the threats the UK faces and the capabilities needed to address them, the government said.Sir Keir has previously
Entertainment

rewrite this title L.A. Chargers Tap Hollywood for Walk of Fame, Wolfgang Puck Catering

Summarize this content to 100 words The L.A. Chargers brought a bit of Hollywood magic to their new El Segundo practice facility, the Bolt, with its own Walk of Fame. And it’s fitting that the team, competing for eyeballs in a crowded local sports market, would use some showbiz razzle-dazzle to illuminate its storied history in the NFL. At the entrance of the building is their own Walk of Fame.
Education

rewrite this title International students do not have unfair advantage

Summarize this content to 1000 words A review has found “no concerns” that universities are watering down entry requirements for international students applying to foundation courses.It follows accusations that universities had been lowering standards to recruit overseas students, who pay higher fees.The review said entry requirements were broadly the same for international students and UK students on equivalent courses.However, it found those from overseas had more opportunities to resit exams
Technology

rewrite this title New tech challenges fears about racist facial recognition

Summarize this content to 500 words Photo: 123rf New advances in facial recognition technology are challenging the prevailing view that it is racist. This comes as the public sector in New Zealand undertakes a check for bias in its own biometrics technologies, and also as it has gone to facial recognition companies asking what improvements could be made to the tech. A recent breakthrough in US universities has been training